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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The so-called crisis in French poll
tics has been very happily settled. Mr..
Grevy, On last Friday, resigned the
presidency, and on Saturday MIR. Marie
Francois Sadi-C arnot was elected pres
ident by the congress without trouble
or difficulty. The prominent canii~
dstss were Ferry, de Freycinet and
Clemencsag. Mr.. Sadi- Carnot was ac-
cepted by all factions as a compromise
and elected by 6lS votes out of S24.
Sadi-Carnot was a deputy f,osn the
Cote dor. He is usually called Sad.-
Carnot, - order to distinguish him
from his father, Lagare Hippolyte Car
not, life senator's weil-know politician
and author. NJ. Sadi-CarnGt vas born
at Limoges, August IL. 1887, and is tie
grandson OF the great Carnot, the cele-
brated war minister of the first French
revolution, who organized the armies
of The republic.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The president has sent the following
nominations to the seHate:-Lucius q.
q. Lamar, of Mississippi, TO he associ-
ate justice of the supreme court OF the
United States; William +. Villas, OF
Wisconsin, to be secretary OF the in
terror; Den. NJ. Dickinson. of Michi-
gan. to be postmaster general; Charles
5. Fairchild, of New York, to be sec
rotary of the treasury; George l.. isives
of New York, to be assistant secretary
of state; Isaac Ii. Maynard, of New
York, to be assistant secretary of the
treasury; Sigourney Butler, of Massa.
chusetts, 10 be second comptroller OF
the treasury James "a. Hyatt, OF Con
necticut, to be treasurer of the Uniied
States.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10
The Register thinks that "There is

The Register tbinks that "There is
promise of fun in this congressional
district. There has been fun in ihi.
z~tistrict heretofore, and the Register
does not object to seeing some more OF
it," If that paper can succeed as well
as it did in 1884 i'm misunderstanding
between democrats its wish. may be
graiified. Bnt, it seems to us, that is
nOt a very high political ambition for IL
newspaper. 1t will hardly succeed thi.
time.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The Post Dispatch hits the nail
sqnarely on the head when it says
<'There is not a word in the presidents
message that is not in strict accord with
the promises Of revenue reform in the
last republican platform. The message
is no more a free trade screed' than
were the revenue reform planks in the
platforms of both parties. Il asks moth
ing, urges nothing, but what
both parties promised" And yet the
ultra prOtec,ionists will continue to
denonnce the message as a free trade
'ntterance just az much as though it
advocated an abrOgatiOn of the entire
tariff.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Thos. Mast says he couldn't support
Blaine under any circunstan ces? We
think not, from ;ife style of uose MIR.
Mast has immorta!iZed for Mr.. Blaine.
Mr.. Blaine may protest as much as he
pieases tina; lie is 'agin" whisky, but
as long as that nose floats abont in the
cartoons of the country people will
have their doubts.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The best evidence of the viciOusness
of undue protection is the air of indig-
nation with which the gentry who
have been enjoying a subsidy at the
expense of their neighbors greet the
announcement that they must partially
relinquish their hold upon the public
teat.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Mr.. BIaine's reply is a bid for votes
80 esch industry affected by a reduction
of tariff taxes, whether the proposed
reduction be fair or not, and no one
thing in il is a clearer appeal to preju-
dice han what is said upon the wills
ky question. Mr.. Blaine lends his aid
TO the supreme courts encouragement
80 prohibition. Well, we'll, things are
shaping themselves up.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10
The total amount of lands restored

The total amount of lands restored
to the public domain since March 4,
81, is 1882, 4S9 acres, equal to the
area of the state of New York. In
addition 10 this 14,23S,913 acres have
been recovered by the canceling OF
fraudulent entries, making an aggre-
gate OF ii, 663, 1874 acres in all restored
in the last three years. That is pretty
good for the time mentioned.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

A great appeal will be made to work
ing men against Mr.. Clevelsnd's mes
sage as opposing labor interests. We
ask every true working man to read il
for himself, carefully, before he con-
dennis it. Mr.. Cleveland has NJ
interests that are not the interests Of
the great industrial body of the people.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The supreme court of the United
States has sustained the constitution
ality OF the Kansas prohibition law,
III the cases OF Mulger against
that state and the state against
Ziebold and others. The repub-
lican judges are united, and the
one democratic Judge dissents. The
opinion was rendered by Justice Har.
Ian. Ii is an able one, but it is radical
and revolutionary. That the right OF
the state to prevent. the manufacture
and sale Of liquor would be sustained
was expected, but that the court
would declare in favor of considering
public opinion in a declaration OF law,
and that ii would establish the doctrine
that the state a destroy private
property without compensation, was
certainly looked for by very few people.
1t certainly seems from this decision
that the only thing necessary to render
any law constitutional is tor a majority
of the people SO demonstrate that they
think ii 81 moral question, thereby
bringing it within the police power.
VIZ. shall look for Judge Fields dissent
ing opinion with much interest.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

It will be many a day before the gen.
tleman from Maine will dare to pen
such a paragraph regarding trusts as
that written by Mr.. Cleveland.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The democrats of Kansas are urging
the appointment of ex-Gov. Click, Of
that state, to succeed Land Commission
ar Sparks.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Mr. VIM. Brinkley, q student at Viii
s!am Jewel college, struck another
student, Mr.. VIM. Salmon, Oh the head
with a siang shot, some days ago, in
dieting a wonnd which it is feared will
prove mortal. The entire difficulty is
an ugly one. The young mar who is
injured is a son of DR.. Salmon, of Gin
tou, with whom many OF our people
who know and esteem him will deeply
sympathize liz the accumulation g
misfortunes which have overtaken him
in the last few years.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Mr.. John A. Hannay, of Missouri,
has been appointed superintendent OF
the document room of the house of
representatives, to succeed Mr.. A.
w. Gibson, relieved.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

There ace always two sides to d
question. 1t as stated that the lead
men object to the message, but the
Collier White Lead Company writes to
the psesident:-"Acting upon the su1-
gestion made az your annual message,
we, as manufacturers of white lead.
ask that the tariff on white lead and
grey iead'be reduced 80 per cent. for
the public good.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

MIR. Cleveland is a bold man. He
has arrayed against himself She entire
monOpolistic c,ass. But the people
like bravery, and they believe Grover
Cleveland TO be honest and above the
arts of the ji~eUIauouue.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

We do not know of a man or all in
terest in Lafayette county that would
not be benefited by action upon the
part of congress in c~onsonance with the
presidents message.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Gen. Jno. B. Clark the popular Mis-
souTian, has been reelected clerk of
the national house of representatives,
with scarcely any opposition. Gen.
Clark deserves the honor. and we are
very glad indeed that i: has been con
ferret upon hin.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The United States supreme court has
decided the Virginia bond case in
favor of the state. 1t is getting to be
quite a state rights institution.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

President Cleveland's message is no
politicians straddle. 1t is 3 fair, frank,
manly and bold enunciation of a living
issue.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10
SUBJECT TO DUTY.

Under our present laws more than
1000 articles are subject TO duty. Many
of these do not in any way compete
with our W manufactures, and many
are hardly worth attention as subjects
of revenue. A considerable reduction
can be made, in the aggregate. by add
ing them to the free list. The taxation
of luxuries presents no features of hard
ship; but the necessaries of lie used
and consumed by all the people, the
duty upon which adds to the cost of
living in every home, should be greatly
ciieapened.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The Missouri fish commissions car
has been along the Missouri Pacific
railroad, this week, with thousands OF
Young fish for streams in this part OF
the state.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The city election at Atlanta, last
Wednesday, hinged upon the prohibit
lion question. The ants had out u
straight ticket, while the prohibitionists
ran a combination ticket. The election
was warmly contested and resulted in
a decisive victory for the ants, their
average majority being about 1000.
This gives the ants complete control of
abe city government. The commis-
siOner of Fulton county has fixed the
wholesale licenses i'm the county at
$1,000 per year. Their right to do go
is contested.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Mr.. Cleveland has made a platform
for his party which will be accepted by
it, but MI. Blaine is at Issue with
much OF his party as to tree whisky.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Puek seems to like Mr.. Cleveland's
message. With Mast and Kepler on
his. side the president will be invinci-
BILE.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10
POWER.

III the present state OF Legislation the
only p%retense OF any existing executive
power e restore, at this time, any part
Of u surplus revenues 10 the peou!e
by its expenditure consists in The sup
position that the secretary OF tLa treas
ufy may enter the market and purchase
the bonds ut the government not vet
due, al a rate oi premium to be agreed
upon.
The only provision oflaw from. ~liich
such Z pow er could be derived is found
in an appropriation bill passed a number
OF years ago; and it is subject TO the
suspicion that ii was in:snled to he
as temporary and limited IN its anp!i-
cation, instead Of c0nterrimg q ooutiig-
ing discretion and authority. No coli
dition ought 10 exist winch wouid igs-
::Iy the grant OF power to q single
c@cia!, epon his judgment OF its ne
cessity, 10 withhold from Or release 10
the business OF the people IN 81 unusu-
al manner, money held iii the tgaEsurr,
and thus Affect, a; his viii, the financial
situation Of the country; and il ii IS
deemea wise TO lodge with the serre-
tary of the treasa2y the authority in Tie
present j%unCturc TO ~pniUG~29 bonds it
sb0n'd be plainly vested ana pfGg.&al
as far as possible, with such checks aud
Limitations es will define this official
right and discretion. and al the same
time relieve him from undue response
bility.
in considering the question OF par
chasing h0!i,ts a. a means al restoring
t." o'rcnla,ion the surplus in0ney ac"u-
nlitialing ~ Tie treasury, il should be
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

A quarrel between Mr.. Blaine and
his party on the policy of the re-
publican party may rebound to the
advantage of the son of his father.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Mr.. Cleveland hit Mr.. Blaine a ter
ribie whack in advance when he char
acterized the people who denounce all
attempts at reducing the tariff as free
raiders.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Mr.. Blainc'sscreed from Paris did not
electrify the country: but, still, it has
made enough impression upon his
party 70 show that lie is The leader.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The democratic members permitted
Mr.. Randall to select his old seat by
unanimous consent.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The Intelligencer is pretty solid to-
day, but not more solid than the presi-
dents message.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The Register has been interviewing
Missouri republican editors on their
presidential preferences. 1t finds, up
to publication, Is for Lincoln; Z for
Blaine; 8 for Sherman and / for Har-
risOu.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

President Sadi- Carnot very sensibly
advises the republicans of France to at
once unite and harmonic.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The republican national convention
has been fixed for Chicago, June ~,
1888.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Mr.. Cleveland warns the people
against trusts. Trust them Tor coming
back at him with ali the influence of
their combinations and capital.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The London Times thinks that the
French republicans are now more
united than they have ever been. 1t
appears so, and thus far good has come
from the unfortunate Wilson episode.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Movements of Russian troops have
revived war talk in Europe.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The national banking system as at
present constituted must also 90.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

We still love you, Grover, for the
enemies you have made.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The IntelligeDcer prints the presi
dents message in full to-day.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The presidents message is a good
democratic platform for 1888.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Herr Most has been sentenced to one
years imprisonment.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Mr.. Blaine wants to spend the sur
plus on coast defenses.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Post-Dispatch:-"The excellence of
the presidents message is attested by
the Tay in which it IS stirring up The
war tariff menagcr!e."
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The session started off with urbanity
and courtesy.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Mi. Carlisle was reelected speaker,
last Monday.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The difficulty attending a wise and
fair revision of our tariff laws is not
under-estimated. 1t will require on
the part Of the congress great labor aud
care, and especially a broad and nation
al contemplation OF the subject, and a
patriotic disregard OF such local and
selfish claims as are unreasonable and
reckless of the welfare OF the entire
country.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

a %timkering of the tariff Tor political
effect is not what the people want.
Reduction of useless taxation is the
point Ia be gained.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Bobby need MT kick; it will be
Blaine.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10
RAW MATERIAL.

The radical reduction of the duties
imposed upon raw material used in
manufactures, or its free importation,
is of cOnrse an important factor in any
effort to reduce the price of these ne
cessaries. 1t would Bot only relieve
them from the increased cost caused by
the tariff OIL such material, but the
manufactured product being thus
cheapened, that part of the tariff now
laid upon such product, as a compen-
satiOn 10 Onr manufacturers for the
present price of raw material could be
accordingly modified. Such reduction
or free importation would serve beside
to largely reduce the revenue. 1t is
not apparent how such a change can
have any injurious effect upon our
manufacturers. On the contrary, il
would appear to give them a better
chance in foreign markets with the
manufacturers OF other countries, who
cheaper their wares by free material.
Thus our people might have the oppor-
tuiity of extending their sales beyond
the limits of home consumpliop-sav-
ing them from the depression, inter
ruption in business and loss caused by
a G utted domestic market and afford
ing their employees more certain and
steady labor, with its resulting quiet
and cOntentmeHt.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Natural gas was struck at Nebraska
City, Neb.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

The protected barons are beginning
to threaten.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

president shall, from time to time, GIVE
to The congress information of the state
Of tie union. 1t has been the custom
of the executive in compliance with this
provision. to annually exhibit 10 the
congress, at the opening OF its session
the general condition OF the country,
and TO detail with some particularly
the operations of the different executive
departments. 1t would be especially
agreeable to follow this course at the
present time, and to call attention to
the valuable accomplishments OF these
departments during the last fiscal year.
But | am so much impressed with the
paramount Importance OF the subject to
which this communication has thus Tar
been devoted that | shall torego the
addition of any other topic and only
urge your immediate consideration the
estate of the Cnion," as shown in the
present condition of III treasury and
our general fiscal situation, upon which
every element OF N safety and pros
perity depends.
The reports OF heads of departments,
which will be submitted, contain full
and explicit information touching the
transaction of the business entrusted to
them and such recommendations relat-
ing TO legislation in the public interest
as they deem advisable. | ask for
these reports and recommendations the
deliberate examination and action CT
the Legislative branch of the govern
meut-
There are other subjects not embrace
ed i'll the departmental reports demand
ing Legislative consideration and which
! should be glad to submit Some of
them, however, have been earnestly
presented in the previous messages,
and as to them, | beg leave TO repeat
prior recommendations.
As the law makes 10 provision for
any report from the department OF
state, "A brief history of the transactions
of that important department., together
with other matters which il may here
after be deemed essential 10 commend
10 the attention of the congress may
furnish the occasion for a further COM
mnnication. GROVER CLEVELAND.
Washington, ID. c., December G.,
1887.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

France is satisfied with its new pres
ilopt
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10
TRUSTS.

III speaking ca The Increased cost 10
the consumer al oar home manutac-
iGres, resulting from u duty laid EI.nn
iuipo:tan articles ot The saline desviip-
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10
INFANT INDUSTRIES,

We are in the midst of centennial
celebrations, and with becoming pride
we rejoice III A:nericGn skill and inge-
nni!y, American. enelgg anI enterprise,
and in the wonderful natura! auvsna-
ages and Il developed by Il cen
tury's national growth. Yet when III,
.tieGgt IS made to justify IA scheme
winch permits 6 tG& to be laid upon
every consumer iii The 4au$ tor the ben
eft OF ON manufactures quite DeSuB4 .
reasonable demand tor governmental
regard, it sniis the purposes "f ahvoca-
- TO call OR manufactures i.ftut IN
'ius!ries. still! needing tie highr-' aid
greatest degree Of favor and ~iucl-riHg
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Nor a the presentation made of
such considerations be with any degree
of fairness regarded AS evidence of
unfriendiiness toward our manuiactur-
ing interests, or of any lack of apprecia-
ton of their value and Importance.
These interests constitute a leading
and most substantial element Of our
national greatness and furnish the
proud proof of our cOuntry's progress.
But If, in the emergency that presses
upon us, our manufacturers are asked
TO surrender something for the public
good to avert disaster, their patriotism
as well as a grateful recognition of adj
vantages already afforded, should lead
them to willing cooperation. No de-
mand is made that they shall foregO
all the benefits of governmental re-
gard; but they cannot fail to be ad-
monished of their duty, as well as their
enlightened self interest and safety,
when they are reminded of the fact that
financial panic and collapse, to which
the present condition tends, afford 10
greater shelter or protection TO our
manufactures than to our other impor-
liant enterprises. Opportunity for safe,
careful and deliberate reform is now
offered; aud II of us should be I'M
mindful OF a time when an abused and
irritated people, needless of those who
have resisted timely and reasonable re-
lief, may insist upon a radical and
sweeping rectification of their wrongs.
WISE AND FAIR REVISION OF THE
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10

Congress met Monday.
Now watch the monopolists snort.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-10
UNNECESSARY REyENTt,

Inc question tnls i~inpera,lyc!y pre-
scented for solution should be approach
ed in q spirit higher than partisanship
and considered in the light of that re-
gard Tor patriotic duty which should
characterize the action OF those entrust-
ed with the veal of u cOIfiding people.
But the obligation to declared party
policy amd %priucipie is no wanting TO
urge prompt and effective action. Both
Of the great political parties now rep
resented in the government have. by
repeated and authoritative declarations,
condemned the condition of our law
which permit the collection from the
people OF unnecessary revenue, and
have, iii the most solemn manner.
promised its correction. and neither as
citizens nor partisans are orr country
men i'll a mood to coDdoue the iel!ber-
ate violation of these pledges
\ CONDITION, not \ THEORY.
Oar progress toward a wise cOnclu-
sion will not be improved by dwelling
npoh the theories OF protection and
free trade. This savors too much OF
bandying epiihets. 1t is a CONDITION
which c0nirOntG us-uot a theory.
Relief from this condition NAV involve
a slight reduction of The advantages
which we award II home productions,
but the entire withdra $ al of such adj
vantages should not be contemplated.
The question OF free trade is absolutely
irrelevant; and, the persistent claim
made i'll certain quarters that all efforts
10 relieve the people from unjust and un-
necessary taXation are schemes OF So
called free traders, is mischiev0us and
far removed from any consideration for
the public good.
REDUCE TAXATION.
The simple and plain duty which we
owe ine people is 10 reduce taxafion
to the necessary expenses OF an cca-
nomical operation o. the government,
and IT, restore 10 the business Of the
country the money @nifn We hal3 IL
the treasury through the peryersIon u
governmental powers. These things
can and should be done with safety 10
al 0tir Industries, without danger TO
the Opportunity for remunerative labor
which orr wOrE,nggien Iced, and Nth
benefit 10 them and all u people, ~
cheapening their means of subsistence
and increasing the measure Of their
comforts.
THE FISCAL. SITUATION PAHAMOUNT.
TIE constitution provides that the